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Here are CT’s most-read stories about the persecuted church in 2017, ranked in reverse order of which ones online readers read most.
Christian Governor of Jakarta Jailed, Found Guilty of BlasphemyIndonesian court gives Ahok harsher sentence than prosecutors requested.
What Arab Leaders Think of USAID Funding Persecuted ChristiansMiddle East believers pray more American money won't mean more problems.
Iraqi Christians at Odds with World on Kurdish Independence ReferendumKurds and Christians both want security and autonomy as minorities in Iraq. But one’s dream could dash the other’s.
Pakistan Convicts 42 Christians of Terrorism After Acquitting More Than 100 MuslimsDivergent verdicts on two of Lahore's biggest religious riots undercuts optimism for new law.
Saudi Arabia’s Neighbor Defends Religious Freedom of Individuals(UPDATED) Arab Christian leaders react to Bahrain Declaration, which builds upon Marrakesh and Jakarta efforts by Muslim leaders.
Trump Picks Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom AmbassadorPresident makes his nomination much faster than President Obama.
You Can Debate Franklin Graham on Martyrs, But Not the World’s Persecution ProblemDC summit rallies victims and advocates from 130 nations, including Vice President Pence.
China Kicks Out Korean Missionaries in 'Unprecedented' NumbersScores of Protestants expelled near North Korean border as tensions rise over THAAD missile defense system.
Courts Split on US Christians Caught Up in Turkey's CrackdownDeportation of evangelist David Byle blocked, while pastor Andrew Brunson still imprisoned without evidence.
It’s Official: Fewer Persecuted Christians Find Refuge in America Under TrumpWe’ve hit the president’s new resettlement ceiling of 50,000. Here’s who made it in.
US Missionary May Get Russia’s Anti-Evangelism Law OverturnedAfter 32 cases, lawmakers review Yarovaya restrictions on religion. Top courts could follow.
Righteous Anger: Egypt’s Christians Respond to ISISWith 100 massacred in five months, leaving vengeance to the Lord is getting harder for Copts.
The Game of Thrones Christians Should Be WatchingArab believers assess crown prince’s pledge to modernize Saudi Arabia’s Islam.
ISIS Church Bombings Kill Dozens at Palm Sunday Services in Egypt(UPDATED) Christian leader: ‘During this week of Jesus’ suffering, we will pray to God to give us protection and healing.’
Pence: US Will Bypass UN and Aid Persecuted Iraqi Christians DirectlyVice president reveals USAID will provide direct assistance to religious minorities targeted by ISIS.
Kidnapped Samaritan’s Purse Workers Freed Amid South Sudan Famine(UPDATED) Eight staff members found safe and relocated.
ISIS Flag Flies in Asia’s Most Christian CountryIslamist insurgence in the southern Philippines forces Christians to flee, hide, or die.
China Tells Christians to Replace Images of Jesus with Communist PresidentPropaganda effort in poor province latest sign of Xi Jinping consolidating control.
ISIS Kills 29 Christians on Church Bus Trip to Popular Monastery(UPDATED) Egypt cancels Ramadan’s opening celebration as Copts resist revenge.
US Prepares to Deport Hundreds of Iraqi ChristiansAmerican veteran faces forced return to dangerous homeland that two-thirds of his fellow believers have fled.
Nepal Criminalizes Christian Conversion and EvangelismPresident approves new sanctions targeting non-Hindus and foreign missionaries.
Compassion Has 'Very Little Hope' for India, Sets Deadline to Shut Down SponsorshipsAbout 145,000 children have already lost its assistance with food, education, and health care.
‘Worst Year Yet’: The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Be a ChristianIslamic extremism now has a rival, according to 2017 World Watch List.
Russia’s Plan to Ban Jehovah’s Witnesses Puts Evangelicals in a Tight SpotGroup gives Protestants competition for souls, but also an ally on religious freedom.
Forgiveness: Muslims Moved as Coptic Christians Do the UnimaginableAmid ISIS attacks, faithful response inspires Egyptian society.
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